All Posts by Steven D. Levy
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Greater MetroWest Goes to Washington
July 3, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Last week, I found myself in an unfamiliar but deeply meaningful setting: the halls of Congress. Alongside hundreds of fellow professionals and lay le...
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Why is Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ closed on Juneteenth?
June 18, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
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Two Holidays for One: And Memories Flood Back
May 28, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
When I drive in Israel, I like to listen to the radio in Hebrew even though I know that my level of understanding is a bit less than average. One of m...
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Edan Alexander, Lag B’Omer, and the Ongoing Hostage Crisis
May 15, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
The recent release of Edan Alexander, a New Jersey native, from Hamas captivity has brought a glimmer of hope to families, communities, and advocates ...
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Sefirat HaOmer: Time to Count and Be Counted
May 2, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Beginning on the second day of Passover, we have a tradition of counting the days until our next holiday of Shavuot. Specifically, we are commanded to...
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What I Learned by Spending Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut in Israel
April 25, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
One of the most interesting experiences I have ever had was being in Israel on Yom Ha'Zikaron (Israel’s Day of Remembrance) and Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel...
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This Passover 50 Are Still Enslaved in Gaza
April 3, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
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One Day, So Many Mitzvah Opportunities
March 20, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Making people happier doesn’t take much. It can be as simple as a smile, a gentle touch, a nod to acknowledge them, or a quick call to say hello. But ...
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The Bibas Family Tragedy Is a Dark Day for Humanity
February 21, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
It is OK to be angry. It is OK to be sad. It is OK to feel shock and indignation. It is also OK weep.It is not Ok, however, to be complacent.No matt...
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Thinking a Lot About Our Clergy
February 11, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about Rabbis and clergy in general. It could be because our community recently lost two of our most beloved Rabbanim...
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A Week in Israel: Resilience, Reflection, and Remarkable Growth
January 28, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Expressing gratitude wasn't something that came naturally in the Israeli culture I grew up with, but this past week, I heard it more than ever. From t...
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Reflections of our Jewish Federation’s Impact in 2024
December 27, 2024
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
As the calendar year draws to a close, it feels natural to reflect on the past twelve months—celebrating achievements, acknowledging setbacks, and pre...
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It’s Time to Dream
December 19, 2024
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
This week’s Torah portion is Vayeshev, which is memorable for its description of Joseph’s two famous dreams foretelling the future. Thinking about th...
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The Many Jewish Ways to Say “Thank You”
November 27, 2024
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
I was curious: how many ways can we say thank you that are distinctly Jewish? Interestingly, the first thing I discovered is that the word “Jew,” whic...
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Reflections from Our Nation’s Capital
November 15, 2024
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Earlier this week, more than 2,500 caring, concerned and committed individuals, gathered in Washington DC to hear inspiring and encouraging words. Thi...
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Last Night in Amsterdam
November 8, 2024
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Just two months ago, I spent three amazing days in Amsterdam including a full day at the Anne Frank Museum and touring the Jewish quarter. Clearly, t...
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Honoring Our Loved Ones Together
October 10, 2024
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Three years ago, on Annual Newark Cemetery Visiting Day, I had the amazing experience of helping a visitor find the grave of his uncle. For almost a ...
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Beyond Sweetness: A New Blessing for 5785
October 2, 2024
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
A traditional Rosh Hashanah greeting is for a sweet year—Shana Tova U'metuka. This year, 5785, is clearly not a normal one, so I would like to modify ...
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Make the Most of Your Year-End Charitable Giving
December 11, 2019
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
With the end of the 2019 tax year fast approaching and the stock market at or near record highs, now is a great time to use your appreciated...
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